The program prepares students for employment or provides additional training for persons employed in manufacturing and high technology industries. This certificate is a part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program. The program prepares students for entering into the manufacturing career cluster.

Description:

This certificate provides a program of study with courses in CAD and sold modeling needed to assist the engineering activities of industry and consultants in planning, designing, and detailing. Rapid prototyping is also utilized throughout the solid modeling courses. This certificate is a part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in using advanced CAD commands.

Design three-dimensional (3-D) drawings.

Demonstrate proficiency in using solid (3D) modeling software.

Demonstrate proficiency in engineering design fundamentals.

Demonstrate proficiency in solid modeling fundamentals.

Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.gov. For more information on grant, loans and work programs, please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at http://www.daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: http://www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships.

Additional Admission Requirements

Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

Program Specific Courses require a "C" or better.

Careers

The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on the any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.

Program Length: The typical length of this program is two (2) semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student. This is a new program and no information is currently available on graduation and placement rates.